South Africa

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SARB Chief: Blockchain Could Bring Financial Access to Millions of People
The governor of South Africa's central bank struck a positive note on blockchain earlier this month.
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oversight
'Sovereign' Blockchains Will Change Monetary Policy, Bank Paper Argues
A new research paper published by South Africa’s FirstRand Bank argues blockchains could revolutionize central banking.
oversight

teamwork
Banks Trial Blockchain With South African Regulators
South African banks and regulators are teaming up on blockchain.
teamwork

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CSDs to Collaborate in Distributed Ledger First
Two central securities depositories (CSDs) have agreed to collaborate on distributed ledger initiatives in a first-of-its-kind agreement globally.
desktops, computers

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South African Central Bank 'Open' to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
South Africa’s central bank is “open” to cryptocurrencies and blockchain, according to new statements from its governor.
South Africa, SA

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South Africa's Banks Are Going DIY to Test Ethereum's Blockchain
A team of six South African banks is now conducting experiments with ethereum's blockchain, a process that was bootstrapped by Whatsapp.
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South African Bank Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
One of South Africa’s largest banks has joined the global blockchain consortium led by R3CEV.
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e-commerce, online shopping
South Africa's eBay Bidorbuy Adds Bitcoin Payments
South African online marketplace Bidorbuy has enabled bitcoin purchases through an integration with BitX.
e-commerce, online shopping

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How Bitcoin Brought Electricity to a South African School
A system for powering South African schools using bitcoin was demonstrated at a recent event at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
africa, school

Africa, bitcoin
Why Bitcoin Regulation Lags Where it's Needed Most
Africa has significant market potential for bitcoin companies, but its challenging regulatory environment is deterring development.
Africa, bitcoin